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26 hilarious photos of Santa scaring the bejeezus out of your kids

Special to The Globe and Mail

March 26, 2017December 8, 2011

Photos with Santa Claus are a holiday tradition. But often things don't go as planned. This gallery showcases some priceless moments sent in by readers. To send us your hilarious pictures of the kids with Santa Claus, simply e-mail your photos to lifephotos@globeandmail.com. Please include the subject's name and age, and a sentence or two about what's going on.

Jennifer Bolzicco writes: This is a picture of my son Ethan (2.5) and daughter Sophia (1) with Santa, who happens to be their dad. Ethan was shy and wouldn't make eye contact and my daughter lost it screaming!

Barbara Sochanski writes: Evelyn's first meeting with Santa Claus. Our 19 months old daughter very clearly and loudly indicated she didn't want to be anywhere close to this scary man. She squirmed her way out of his grip and ran away as fast as she could.

Tricia Redmond writes: My daughter, Paige (1 year) was terrified of Santa. My son, Conor (4 years) could not care less that his sister was losing her mind, he was just so happy to see Santa. Santa was not impressed - Paige had a very ear-piercingly loud scream!!!

Tim Owens writes: These are my girls (Audra, 2 ½, left, and Anya, 1). They are scared of Santa because of the movie Shrek the Halls where Santa ate the female gingerbread cookie. After that scene, Audra said, 'Santa just ate a little girl.'

Holly Nichols writes: This is Elora aged 1.5 not enjoying her visit with Santa last year. She was so unenthusiastic about the whole thing that she ripped my hat off trying to get away from the jolly old man. This was the photo I paid for.

Katherine Scarrow writes: My brother Stephen Scarrow and his 10-month-old daughter Nora at his company's Christmas party. Despite what her T-shirt may lead you to believe, she's not feeling the love for dear old Santa Clause this particular afternoon.

Andrew G Kolisnyk writes: My wife and I were at a children's Xmas party for her company. We were anticipating big smiles and tears but Anderson does not know what is going on and has a blank look on his face while Avery looks like she does not care at all.

Kate Sturdy writes: Yes, I had a printed. Yes, I think it's hilarious. I am a terrible mother. This is the first and last time Fiona will be sitting on Santa's lap for some time. At least he looks happy.